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Feb 28 2025

$5.77m Disaster Coordination, Community Recovery and Resilience Centre tops DSC’s election wish list

By Marcus Wilson General News

Council is advocating for a Douglas Shire Disaster Coordination, Community Recovery and Resilience Centre in the lead-up to this year’s federal election. Beyond its role in direct disaster activities, the...

Feb 28 2025

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Works set to commence on $4.75m splash park

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

The contractor tasked with building Port Douglas’ new $4.75m Splash Park will be arriving next week, with work to begin on the highly-anticipated project by mid-March. Townsville-based JMac Constructions has...

Feb 28 2025

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Douglas households embrace recycling program

By Marcus Wilson General News

Half a tonne of additional recyclable material was collected and the use of yellow bins improved during a new Council monitoring program. The results of last year’s Bin Tagging program...

Feb 27 2025

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Vital Daintree bridge set for upgrade in 2025

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

A vital new bridge and bypass, which will improve access to the Daintree community, has been put out to market. Council is calling for tenders for the Noah Creek project....

Feb 24 2025

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Douglas Shire Sandbag Locations

By Tarren Woodhams General News, Public Notices

Sand for sandbags can be permanently found at: Port Douglas: Port Douglas Sports Complex, on the right hand side when entering from Wharf Street. See image below for location Wonga...

Feb 19 2025

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Savannah Sounds Festival to rock Carnivale

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

Port Douglas Carnivale will welcome an exciting new addition to its 2025 program, with the team behind Savannah in the Round curating a weekend of live music and entertainment at...

Feb 18 2025

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OCM 18 February 2025 – News Bites

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

Marine Rescue Queensland's future secured in Port The Queensland Police Service, in its capacity as the hosting agency for Marine Rescue Queensland, has now received approval to enter into a...

Feb 13 2025

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Pipe upgrade improves water security in Port

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

A $650,000 water security project has been completed in Port Douglas. The recently-constructed Grant Street water main has been connected into the major Macrossan Street pipeline, which feeds up to...

Feb 10 2025

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Maho Magic Bar comes to Port Douglas Carnivale

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

Exciting new twists and treasured traditions mark the return of Port Douglas Carnivale this May, featuring a lineup that promises a little magic, a whole lot of crazy and a...

Feb 03 2025

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OCM 31 January 2025 – News Bites

By Tarren Woodhams General News, Public Notices

New Daintree River Ferry attracts interest The opportunity to supply and operate the next Daintree River Ferry has attracted significant interest. 51 suppliers have viewed a request for tender. To...

Jan 28 2025

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National Parks boardwalk replacement at Cow Bay

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

A Daintree National Park boardwalk at Cow Bay is being replaced. The Jindalba day-use area, at the end of Tulip Oak Road, will be closed while construction works on the...

Jan 26 2025

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Citizenship ceremony for new Australians

By Marcus Wilson General News

A group of new Australians have been recognised in a citizenship ceremony held at the Port Douglas Community Hall. The shire’s new citizens - from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands,...

Jan 24 2025

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Mossman music teacher named Citizen of the Year

By Marcus Wilson General News

Music teacher Jenny Guyatt has been named the Douglas Shire’s Citizen of the Year. Jenny was presented with a certificate by Mayor Lisa Scomazzon at Council’s Australia Day Awards ceremony...

Jan 10 2025

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Date and time change for Australia Day Awards ceremony

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

In a break from tradition, this year’s Australia Day Awards ceremony at Port Douglas will be held on Friday, January 24. Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she welcomed the decision...

Dec 20 2024

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Where’ll you’ll find Council-supplied sandbags this wet season

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

Collecting sandbags is now easier, with the new pick-up point at the Mossman Showgrounds. Enter the showgrounds via Jack Street, collect your sand and sandbags and exit via Grogan Street....

Dec 20 2024

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Earthmovers on standby as Noah Range workers take Christmas break

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

After a year of meticulous geo-testing, working with agencies on approvals, earthmoving and road maintenance at Noah Range, Council and contractors will be downing tools over the festive season. However,...

Dec 19 2024

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Public Holiday Wheelie Bin Collections

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

All wheelie bin services continue as normal over the holiday period, including public hoidays. On Christmas Day, Newell and the Four Mile area will receive an earlier than usual service,...

Dec 13 2024

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Anniversary gift – disaster funding announced

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments will provide more than $206 million in long-term disaster funding to Far North Queensland communities hit hard by ex-Tropical Cyclone (TC) Jasper. This is welcome...

Dec 12 2024

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Disaster ready – dress rehearsal for cyclone shelter

By Marcus Wilson General News, Public Notices

A training exercise is being held at the Port Douglas’ Cyclone Shelter on Friday December 13; on the one-year anniversary of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper making landfall in Far North Queensland....

Dec 11 2024

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News Bites – Ordinary Council Meeting, December 10

By Marcus Wilson General News

Disaster plan ready for cyclone season The latest version of Council’s Local Disaster Management Plan has been approved. The plan serves as a framework for the Douglas community’s strategies regarding...

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$5.77m Disaster Coordination, Community Recovery and Resilience Centre tops DSC’s election wish list

Works set to commence on $4.75m splash park

Douglas households embrace recycling program

Vital Daintree bridge set for upgrade in 2025

Douglas Shire Sandbag Locations

Savannah Sounds Festival to rock Carnivale

OCM 18 February 2025 – News Bites

Pipe upgrade improves water security in Port

Maho Magic Bar comes to Port Douglas Carnivale

OCM 31 January 2025 – News Bites

National Parks boardwalk replacement at Cow Bay

Citizenship ceremony for new Australians

Mossman music teacher named Citizen of the Year

Date and time change for Australia Day Awards ceremony

Where’ll you’ll find Council-supplied sandbags this wet season

Earthmovers on standby as Noah Range workers take Christmas break

Public Holiday Wheelie Bin Collections

Anniversary gift – disaster funding announced

Disaster ready – dress rehearsal for cyclone shelter

News Bites – Ordinary Council Meeting, December 10

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